Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a game that defies expectations in the best possible way. The sequel to 2015’s puzzle platformer Ori and the Blind Forest, Will of the Wisps is the best of the original in terms of graphics and gameplay. Developed by Moon Studios, it’s a game that proves that you can change the original formula and still exceed the expectations of hardcore fans.
Absolutely beautiful
It may seem superficial to start with the graphics. But make no mistake – the jaw-dropping art is the first thing players will notice about Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
The first game (Ori and the Blind Forest) was already a graphic masterpiece. But Will of the Wisps takes the painted quality of the original and turns each dial to “11”. This means more animations, more vivid levels, and an even more striking color palette throughout the game.
Whether you want to prove that games can be art or just show HDR settings on your new TV, this is the showcase game you’ve been looking for.
A new twist on a classic format
One of the big changes in this sequel has to do with Ori. Basically, he lost all of his powers early in the game. Over the course of your adventure, you unlock new attacks and abilities that help open up the rest of the map.
Basically, this is a new version of the classic Metroidvania format. And it makes this sequel even more compelling than the original. You will spend a lot of time carefully examining the digital map and making sure you haven’t missed any big secrets.
That sense of joyful exploration adds to the replayability of the game and also goes hand in hand with the childlike wonder of the storytelling.
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